Analysis of Light Load Efficiency Characteristics of a Dual Active Bridge Converter Using Wide Band-Gap Devices

In this paper, the zero voltage switching (ZVS) region of a dual active bridge (DAB) converter with wide band-gap (WBG) power semiconductor device is analyzed. The ZVS region of a DAB converter varies depending on output power and voltage ratio. The DAB converters operate with hard switching at light loads, it is difficult to achieve high efficiency. Fortunately, WBG power semiconductor devices have excellent hard switching characteristics and can increase efficiency compared to silicon (Si) devices. In particular, WBG devices can achieve ZVS at low load currents due to their low parasitic output capacitance (Co,tr) characteristics. Therefore, in this paper, the ZVS operating resion is analyzed based on the characteristics of Si, silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). Power semiconductor devices. WBG devices with low Co,tr operate at ZVS at lower load currents compared to Si devices. To verify this, experiments are conducted and the results are analyzed using a 3 kW DAB converter. For Si devices, ZVS is achieved above 1.4 kW. For WBG devices, ZVS is achieved at 700 W. Due to the ZVS conditions depending on the switching device, the DAB converter using Si devices achieves a power conversion efficiency of 91% at 1.1 kW output. On the other hand, in the case of WBG devices, power conversion efficiency of more than 98% is achieved under 11 kW conditions. In conclusion, it is confirmed that the WBG device operates in ZVS at a lower load compared to the Si device, which is advantageous in increasing light load efficiency.

Application of Dual-blade Stator to Low-speed Ratio Performance Improvement of Torque Converters

With application of the lock-up clutch in the torque converter（TC）, fuel economy is not much determined by its high-speed ratio transmission efficiency. As a benefit, more researches are focused on its low-speed ratio performance so as to improve vehicle gradeability and launching acceleration performance. According to the results of computational fluid dynamics（CFD） analysis, hydrodynamic loss inside the stator cascade accounts for 42% of the total energy loss at stalling speed ratio. It is found that upstream flow with large impingement angle results in boundary layer separation at the leading edge, which aggregates hydrodynamic loss and decreases circular flow rate dramatically at low-speed ratio. In this paper, a dual-blade stator is proposed to suppress the boundary layer separation, which is parameterized by using the non-uniform rational B spline（NURBS） method. The mean camber line and blade profile curve are expressed by a three control points quadratic open NURBS and a cubic closed one respectively. The key design parameters included the slot width and suction side shape of the primary blade are analyzed. The most effective slot width is found to be between 4% and 8% chord length, and the boundary layer separation can be suppressed completely by decreasing distribution of momentum moment at the primary blade and adding it to the leading edge of the secondary blade. As a result, circular flow rate and impeller torque capacity is increased by 17.9% and 9.6% respectively at stalling speed ratio, meanwhile, low-speed ratio efficiency is also improved. Maximum efficiency at high-speed ratio decreases by 0.5%, which can be ignored as the work of lock-up clutch. This research focuses on using the dual-blade stator to optimize low-speed ratio performance of the TC, which is benefit to vehicle power performance.

Application of Dual Throttling Air-Conditioning System to Explosion-Proof Frequency Converter

An explosion-proof dual throttling air-conditioning system was put forward to solve the heat dissipation and internal dewing problems of explosion-proof frequency converter in the underground coal mine. This study investigated the feasibility and benefits of explosion-proof dual throttling cooling and dehumidification air-conditioning system applied to the explosion-proof frequency converter. The physical model of dual throttling air-conditioning system was established and its performance parameter was described by mathematical method. The design calculation of the system has also been done. The experimental result showed that the system reached the steady state at the refrigeration mode after running 45 min, and the maximum internal temperature of the flame-proof cavity was 31.0 ℃. The system reached the steady state at the dehumidification mode after running 37 min. The maximum internal relative humidity and temperature of the flame-proof cavity were 33.4% and 36.3 ℃, respectively. Therefore, the proposed system had excellent ability of heat dissipation and avoided internal dewing. Compared with water cooling system, it was more energy-saving and economical. The airflow field of dual throttling air-conditioning system was also studied by CFD simulation. It was found that the result of CFD numerical simulation was highly consistent with the experimental data.

Dual Mode-Multiple Output SEPIC Converter Integrated with Passive Ripple Cancelling Circuit for Standalone PV Energy Harvesting System

This document addresses an exhaustive standalone Photovoltaic (PV) energy harvesting system considering two crucial issues: system efficiency and cost effectiveness. It contributes a compact resolution with a combined feature of Dual Mode-Multiple Output (DMMO) associated with input ripple reduction technique. Control strategy incorporates with aspect of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and output voltage levels regulation. A theoretical analysis is conducted to evaluate the effect of ripple current on PV power. Proposed dual mode converter achieves efficiency of 98.36% and 97.76% respectively for mode-1 and mode-2 operation. However, simulation is performed applying MATLAB/SIMULINK tools to analyze the feasibility of the recommended system.

Three Phase Dual Input Direct Matrix Converter for Integration of Two AC Sources from Wind Turbines

This project proposes a novel dual-input matrix converter (DIMC) which is used to integrate the output of the wind energy to a power grid. The proposed matrix converter is developed based on the traditional indirect matrix converter under reverse power flow operation mode, but with its six-switch voltage source converter replaced by a nine-switch configuration followed by the current source inverter (CSI). Matrix electric power conversion topologies and their switch functions are flexible and are used for specific applications. With the additional three switches, the proposed DIMC can provide six input terminals, which make it possible to integrate two independent AC sources from two independent wind turbines into a single grid tied power electronics interface. Commanded currents can be extracted from the two input sources to the grid. The proposed PI control and modulation schemes guaranteed sinusoidal input and output waveforms as well as reduced THD. The simulation results are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed control and modulation schemes for the proposed converter.

Analysis and Implementation of Dual-ZCS forward DC/DC Converter

As the switching frequency in DC/DC converter increases, original ‘hard-switch’ working mode is not compatible. Another problem is the reliability, which is puzzled in single-ended forward, push-pull or bridge-like structures. In this paper, a new dual-ZCS (zero current switches) forward topology is proposed. The operating principle of soft-switch is analyzed, showing the relationship between voltage and current in time domain. Then how to calculate the key parameters of resonant network is . Finally, a prototype ZCS SMPS is implemented and tested. The results consisted with the analyzing results well, and illustrated the advantages of the proposed structure.

A Dual-Mode Step-up DC/DC Converter IC with Current-Limiting and EMI Reduction Techniques

This paper presents a novel dual-mode step-up （boost） DC/DC converter. Pulse-frequency modulation （PFM） is used to improve the efficiency at light load. This converter can operate between pulse-width modulation （PWM） and pulse-frequency modulation. The converter will operate in PFM mode at light load and in PWM mode at heavy load. The maximum conversion efficiency of this converter is 96%. The conversion efficiency is greatly improved when load current is below 100 mA. Additionally, a soft-start circuit and a variable-sawtooth frequency circuit are proposed in this paper. The former is used to avoid the large switching current at the start up of the converter and the latter is utilized to reduce the EMI of the converter.

基于移相控制统一模型的双有源桥DC-DC变换器基波环流优化控制策略

为充分利用双有源桥DC-DC变换器的容量,减小无功功率,提升工作效率,提出一种基于变换器移相控制统一模型的基波环流优化控制策略。通过引入基波移相比对变换器的所有移相控制方式进行统一描述,并采用傅里叶分解法建立全桥交流电压及电感电流的统一模型。该统一模型降低了多控制变量下变换器多模态分析的复杂性,适用于不同移相控制的所有工作模式,具有普适性。基于频域分析法和功率因数角,构建变换器传输功率及无功功率的统一数学模型。在此基础上,提出考虑无功基波分量的环流优化控制策略,并对传导损耗进行建模与分析。该策略简单有效,能够很好地减小变换器无功功率和改善系统效率,更有利于工程实际的应用。搭建了实验平台,对比了所提基波环流优化控制策略与传统移相控制方式下变换器的功率因数及变换效率,仿真和实验结果验证了理论分析的正确性和所提控制策略的可行性。

基于双环控制的光伏制氢变流器设计与仿真

变流器是实现光伏发电适用于制氢系统的重要器件,因此,研究变流器相关技术具有十分重要的使用价值和理论意义。该文研究了光伏制氢变流器及双环控制方法。首先,根据光伏制氢系统要求分别计算Boost电路和Buck-Boost电路的元件参数。然后,设计了光伏发电模块的控制回路,通过控制Boost电路中IGBT的导通和关断来升高光伏阵列的输出电压,使其能够达到最大功率点。设计基于电流环和电压环相结合的双环控制策略,控制电路中开关的导通和关断,保证系统输出电压和功率的稳定。储能模块的控制回路通过控制Buck-Boost电路中IGBT的导通和关断,实现蓄电池的充电和放电使得母线电压保持稳定。蓄电池的控制回路采用双环控制,使得光伏制氢系统的控制精度更高。完成设计后搭建光伏制氢系统仿真模型,观察系统在不同情况下的输出波形,验证设计的可行性。

一种可拓展双输入高增益DC/DC变换器

针对光伏发电系统中光伏电池板集成汇流的需求,提出了一种可拓展双输入高增益DC/DC变换器。该变换器采用了一种新型拓扑结构,可在实现输入输出电压高增益变换的同时降低了开关器件的电压应力。此外,所提变换器还具有可拓展性,可以根据不同的光伏电池板数量和输出电压要求对端口进行扩展,从而降低系统的复杂性和成本。首先详细介绍了所提变换器的拓扑结构,并推导出变换器在不同工作模态下的运行原理。然后,对该变换器的增益特性、开关器件的电压和电流应力、关键器件的参数选择和损耗计算等方面进行了深入的理论分析。最后,搭建了一台输出功率为1 kW的实验样机,并进行了实验测试。实验结果验证了所提变换器理论分析的正确性和可行性。

宽增益高效率CLLLC变换器的变频双移相调制策略

在输入电压宽范围变化时,变频调制CLLLC变换器存在开关频率变化范围宽的问题,而移相调制CLLLC变换器难以实现宽范围零电压导通(ZVS)。为了实现宽输入电压CLLLC变换器的高效率,该文提出一种变频双移相调制方法。通过同时调节开关频率、一次侧全桥和二次侧全桥之间的移相角,拓宽CLLLC变换器的增益并提高其效率。采用时域分析法求解变频双移相调制CLLLC变换器的电压增益与谐振电感电流有效值,并分析频率以及移相角对电压增益和谐振电感电流有效值的影响。最后,通过搭建一台100~300 V输入、48 V/400 W输出的实验样机,验证了理论分析的正确性。

非最小相位的单电感双输出Buck-Boost变换器的复合控制方法

单电感双输出Buck-Boost (SIDO Buck-Boost)变换器在电感电流连续模式(CCM)下工作存在交叉影响以及非最小相位特性的问题.为了解决上述问题,提出基于储能函数的扩张状态观测器(ESO)的改进非奇异快速终端滑模(NFTSM)和自抗扰控制(ADRC)相结合的控制策略.设计主路控制器,对系统的传递函数进行拟合得到ADRC范式,利用该范式对主路进行解耦控制.设计支路控制器,采用改进型ESO对储能函数进行观测,并将观测值反馈补偿到非奇异快速终端滑模控制律中,达到支路解耦的效果.为了抑制滑模控制的抖振问题,对趋近律进行改进.利用Lyapunov理论证明系统稳定性.基于硬件在环(HIL)实验平台进行实验验证.结果表明,所提控制策略与PI控制策略以及基于ESO的滑模控制策略相比,在超调量和响应时间上具有较好的效果.

基于等效励磁电感的SiC串联器件型中压双有源桥变换器的软开关技术

基于SiC串联器件的双有源桥变换器因具有开关损耗小、功率密度高、能量控制简单等优势,有望成为中压变换场景中实现高频隔离的优选方案。为保证SiC串联器件的可靠均压,各器件上并联大容值缓冲电容,然而该设计使变换器在传输功率较低时难以实现零电压开通,严重影响变换器的整体效率和串联器件的可靠运行。该文通过构建SiC串联器件型中压双有源桥变换器多模态运行模型并深入分析其运行特性,提出一种基于等效励磁电感的无源软开关技术。所提技术可通过优化外接传输电感位置的方式实现中压侧等效励磁电感参数调节,从而在无额外控制前提下实现SiC串联器件的软开关范围扩展。最后,设计了4 kV/1 kV实验样机,实现了100 kW下运行。实验结果显示,所提出的软开关技术能显著地扩展变换器中SiC串联器件的软开关范围,在保证SiC串联器件均压稳定性的同时能够大幅降低变换器在轻载运行时的功耗。

电机控制器直流侧前置双有源桥DC-DC变换器的模型预测与应力优化混合控制

将双有源桥DC-DC变换器置于电动汽车动力电池与电机逆变器之间,可以根据电机实时转速动态调节系统直流母线电压,提升电机驱动系统的能量变换效率。然而,直流母线电压的大范围变化会带来双有源桥DC-DC变换器电流应力剧增的挑战。为此,该文分析直流母线电压动态变化条件下双有源桥DC-DC变换器的电流应力变化规律及优化方法,在此基础上提出一种模型预测与应力优化混合控制策略,将电流应力优化控制嵌入到模型预测控制中,在降低电流应力的同时还能提高系统的稳态和动态性能。另外,为了抑制模型参数失配对模型预测控制的不利影响,提出一种基于输出反馈的误差校正方法,以提高模型预测控制的参数鲁棒性。原型样机实验结果验证了所提控制策略的正确性和有效性,为直流侧前置双有源桥DC-DC变换器的电机控制器设计与控制提供了理论依据。

基于无源控制的车用双管升压变换器研究

新能源汽车能处于正确的电压级别下安全可靠地运行,DC/DC变换器发挥着重要作用,针对其现有控制方法多为线性控制,难以应对负载与输入电压参数多变的情况的问题;在非线性控制既无源控制的基础上引入了PI阻抗反馈补偿环路的概念,提出了一种PI阻抗补偿无源控制策略。为证明其优越性,与现有方法进行了比较。并针对负载与输入电压参数变化情况进行了模拟仿真,结果表明,该策略在输入电压跌落8 V后,仅产生了2 V的波动;负载突变为初值的一半时,仅用了不到0.01 s便重新抬升至给定电压值。由仿真结果可得,该策略不仅响应速度快、不会产生超调现象,而且在负载和输入电压发生较大变化的情况下,仍能很好的抵御外部干扰并保持输出电压的稳定性和优秀的电压纹波抑制效果,具有良好的鲁棒性。

基于高速ADC的数字双混频时差测量系统

使用双混频时差法进行时间和频率测量时,模拟部分引入的噪声会干扰信号过零点的判断,降低测量精度,而使用数字信号处理技术后不再需要判断过零点,量化噪声成为系统内的主要噪声来源,可以通过数字滤波器对其进行抑制。同时有利于设计结构紧凑的系统,更易于小型化,测量速度也可以进行灵活配置。通过引入高速模数转换器、数控振荡器、低通抽取滤波器、数字鉴相器等,设计了数字双混频时差测量系统,并研制了4通道的原理样机。测试结果表明,当频率源为10 MHz的信号时,原理样机中属于同片ADC(analog-to-digital converter)的两个通道间的本底噪声约为5×10^(-14)@1 s,属于不同片ADC的两个通道间的本底噪声约为8×10^(-14)@1 s,满足原子振荡器的测量要求。并以主动型氢钟VCH-1003M为参考,使用原理样机分别对Microchip的5071A铯原子钟和SRS的FS725铷原子钟的稳定度进行测量,测量结果与Microchip的相噪分析仪53100A和5120A无显著差异。

某直升机DC/DC变换器仿真分析与试验验证

某直升机DC/DC变换器采用双相交错并联Boost拓扑结构,可实现对输入电压的升压和稳压的功能,安装在直升机发电机汇流条和负载汇流条之间,与负载汇流条并联使用。其主要工作于发动机电起动和供电转换等场景,可解决由于发动机电起动或者供电转换导致的负载汇流条电压出现短时下降进而导致后端用电设备出现断电重启现象。通过对其拓扑结构进行小信号建模,分析其系统稳定性,并设计双闭环比例积分(PI)控制器,实现升压稳压功能。通过PLECS电力电子仿真软件进行仿真分析和飞行试验,验证了系统功能的正确性。

基于能量信息协同调控的LED智能调光技术

针对当前LED照明系统对智能化的迫切需求和对成本的高度敏感,而现有智能化调控方案在成本和可靠性等方面存在不足等问题,提出一种基于电力电子变换器能量信息协同调控的LED智能调光技术。该技术基于电力电子变换器驱动的LED线性调光照明系统,采用四进制差分相移键控(Quaternary differential phase shift keying,QDPSK)对公共直流母线上的开关纹波进行信息调制,从而在不额外增加硬件成本的条件下,实现四进制数字信号的调制、耦合与传输。从通信视角解构了DC/DC变换器的基本工作原理,揭示了LED调光系统中能量信息协同调控的实现方法,并以隧道LED照明系统的智能调光为例,围绕系统结构、通信协议、噪声干扰、通信速率等方面展开了具体分析。最后,搭建试验平台验证了所提方法的可行性。

基于卡尔曼滤波器及深度强化学习的双有源全桥变换器控制策略

高比例的新能源以及随机性负载大量接入微电网,其不确定性带来的大扰动对直流母线电压的稳定性造成不良影响。为了实现大扰动下快速、自适应的电压调节,针对双有源桥式DC-DC变换器(dualactivebridge,DAB)提出了一种基于卡尔曼滤波器(Kalmanfilter,KF)及深度强化学习的新型复合控制策略。设计了基于Actor-Critic架构的深度确定性策略梯度强化学习智能体,采用KF的最佳观测结果作为前馈补偿提高输出电压调节的准确性,通过在线学习自动调整DAB变换器的控制参数,保证直流变换器在面临系统各种扰动问题时均保持稳定,最后通过仿真和实验验证了该控制策略的有效性。